Anxiety & Depression in Boys Linked to Prenatal BPA Exposure
Boys exposed prenatally to a common chemical used in plastics may be more likely to develop symptoms of anxiety and depression at age 10-12. The new study by researchers at the Columbia Center for...
Understanding When Injuries Occur Is The Future Of Youth Football
Researchers used biomechanical sensors to investigate exposure to head impacts during practice sessions and games in 9- to 11-year-olds engaged in a youth football program. The object of the study...
5 Ways to Make Kindness a Family Activity
Recent science surrounding kindness is so fascinating that we cant ignore it.
14 Things Every Enviable Couple Does
Relationships aren't easy. But there are a few things you can do to ensure a better shot at being in it for the long haul.
An Honest Look at the Huge Commitment of Youth Sports
Youth sports can be a huge commitment of time, energy, and finances. While there are many benefits, participation may not be for every kid or family.
Is it Okay to Salt Your Child's Food?
Yes, in moderation. High salt intake is linked with an increased risk of high blood pressure, and the American Heart Association and other groups recommend that children limit sodium intake to 1,50...
Video: Teens who Vape More Likely to Become Real Smokers
Source: Teenagers Who Vape Are More Likely To Smoke Cigarettes Later On -- ScienceDaily
Wireless Motherhood: When Social Media is the New Village
Moms, especially new ones, need as much support as they can get. But how do online communities stack up against real life connections?
How to Build Your Kid's Body Image and Rehab Your Own
Learning to practice compassion and acceptance for ourselves as we rehab our injured body images, helps our children to prehab their own.
Temporary Tattoo That Controls Your Electronics THE FUTURE IS HERE!
With DuoSkin, wearables are no longer just an accessory. They become part of your skin. The MIT Media Lab and Microsoft Research set out to create on-skin user interfaces using gold leaf, which i...
What to Know About the Upcoming US Internet Handoff
The Department of Commerce is set to hand off the final vestiges of American control over the Internet to international authorities in less than two months... The move means the Internet Assigned ...
World Elephant Day is Almost Upon Us- Some Are Helping This Way
Conservationists in Tanzania are using an unorthodox way of keeping elephants from wandering into human settlements - by throwing condoms filled with chilli powder at them. ...Honeyguide Foundatio...
Why I Post About My Mammogram on Social Media (and So Should You)
“Feeling nervous at Radial Mammography Imaging” may be the most important thing to share on social media if it encourages one other woman to go do the same.
How the Internet is Taking Over Human Memory
Our increasing reliance on the Internet and the ease of access to the vast resource available online is affecting our thought processes for problem solving, recall and learning. In a new article, r...
After Legalization, Marijuana Exposure in Kids Rises in Colorado
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado was associated with both increased hospital visits and cases at a regional poison center because of unintentional exposure to the drug by chil...
About That Day I Forgot My Cell Phone
Once you get past the panicky sweats, there's a freedom in leaving the phone behind.
The End of Spanking: Why the Research Says It's Time
Spanking has been an accepted form of discipline for generations. But as a nation of evolutionary change, it's time we stopped.
Swimming in the Mom-Friend Dating Pool
My newborn son was amazing in every way, but I desperately wanted something more. It was time to began the daunting process of “Mom Dating.”
Self-Interest is Not Selfish in Relationships
It’s hard to fault someone for being selfless. That doesn’t mean that being in a relationship with a supremely selfless person is fundamentally easy.
The Reason You Won't Find Seat Belts on a School Bus
We'd never dream of putting our kids in the car without properly buckling them in. So why are school buses an exception? The answer may be simple.
Secrets, Shopping, and Sharing on Amazon Prime
You know what couples aren't obligated to do? Peek into every nook and cranny of one another's consciousness.
To the Well-Meaning Strangers When My Son is Behaving Badly
When a toddler is having a public meltdown the input of strangers is pretty much the last thing any mom is looking for.
Reading Books Can Lengthen Your Life?
Compared with those who did not read books, those who read for up to three and a half hours a week were 17 percent less likely to die over 12 years of follow-up, and those who read more than that ...
A New Diagnosis: "Gestational Sleep Apnea"
Recent studies reveal that approximately one quarter of pregnant women may suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the recurrent cessation or limitation of normal breathing during sleep. In add...